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sidebar_label: Getting Set up
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import { DISCORD_URL } from "@site/src/constants.ts";
import useDocusaurusContext from "@docusaurus/useDocusaurusContext";

# Setting up Kilo Code

When you sign up for Kilo Code, you'll receive **free credits** to help you get started. To claim your credits:

1. **Sign up:** Complete the registration process
2. **First top-up:** Add funds to your account (min $5) and get $20 bonus credits
3. **Start Coding:** Enjoy your $20 in free credits

:::note About the temporary holds
Sometimes, we may required a temporary hold $0.50 hold is for identity verification only:

- **Not a charge** - This is a temporary authorization that will not be charged
- **Instant release** - Kilo Code releases the hold immediately after verification
- **Bank processing** - While we release instantly, it may take a few business days for funds to return (varies by bank)
  :::

## Registration process

Kilo Code provides a simple registration process that gives you access to the latest frontier coding models with your Kilo Code login.

1. Click on "Try Kilo Code for Free" in the extension
1. Sign in with your Google account to kilocode.ai
1. kilocode.ai will prompt you to open Visual Studio Code
   - When using an IDE in a web browser, you will be asked to copy the API key manually instead
1. Once you allow it to Open VS Code, you must also allow VS Code to open the authorization URL

<img
  src="/docs/img/setting-up/signupflow.gif"
  alt="Sign up and registration flow with Kilo Code"
/>

That's it - you're all set! Now you can start with [your first task](/getting-started/your-first-task)

:::tip Need Help?
If you have any questions about pricing or tokens, please reach out to our [support team](mailto:hi@kilocode.ai) or ask in our <a href={DISCORD_URL} target='_blank'>Discord community</a>.
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